What is the cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train and night train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Europe to Rotterdam?

The distance between Europe and Rotterdam is 547 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.

How do I travel from Europe to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Europe to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam bus from?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, depart from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam train from?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, arrive at Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord station.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam train arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Rotterdam is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Europe to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 831+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Europe to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 21m
€83–187
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 6m
€45–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
12h 4m
Drive 474.4 km
1. Drive from Europe to Rotterdamcar 474.4 km
4h 36m
€87–126
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Tilburg to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 51m
€83–215
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
10h 33m
€81–179

Europe to Rotterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 547.3 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Europe and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rotterdam Centraal via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco to Rotterdam Central Station via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel in around 12h 4m.

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